“I believe their Bobcat started the straw on fire, and the homeowner was unable to get it out,” said Cumber. Participating in the response were about six fire apparatus from Park Rapids, two from Nevis and two or three from Menahga, with about 30-40 personnel altogether. and the scene was cleared at about 1:20 p.m. He estimated that the page went out at about 8:20 a.m. Park Rapids, the location of Carter’s Farm and fall festival.Īccording to Ben Cumber, assistant fire chief with the Park Rapids Fire Department, North Memorial Health Ambulance and the Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the scene. Today we have honeybees, goats, chickens, mules and farm cats that are active on the Boyhood Farm.Park Rapids, Menahga and Nevis fire personnel responded Friday to a barn fire at 14766 119th Ave. Push the buttons on the audio stations to listen to Jimmy Carter share stories about his childhood. As you stroll along the walking path, stop and read the wayside exhibits at various points along the way. When the Boyhood Farm became part of the park in 2000, the farm was restored to its appearance before electricity was installed in 1938. The approval of my father for my first useful act has always been one of my most vivid memories.' - Jimmy Carter, An Hour Before Daylight So he slid me through the crack and I came around to unlock the door from the inside.

He tried to raise one of the windows that opened onto the front porch, but a wooden bar on the inside let it come up only about six inches. 'The front door was locked when we got there, and daddy realized that he had forgotten the key. One of Jimmy's first vivid memories came when his father took them out to show them their new home. Jimmy Carter lived on this farm from the age of four until he departed for college.

Earl Carter grew corn, cotton, peanuts, and sugar cane on the farm in addition to the large family garden. The Boyhood Farm was owned by Earl Carter, Jimmy’s father, from 1928 until 1949. The Carter Home and store along Old Plains Highway, 2019

Open Fire by M.E. Carter